The Art Garage

“Form 990 was emailed to all board members prior to filing with instructions to direct questions to the CFO or Executive Director.”

“A copy of the conflict of interest policy and director statement is emailed to each director in May annually with instruction for each director to email the Secretary of any changes. New directors must sign and return an initial statement in their first year of service.”

“The executive director's salary and performance is reviewed each year by the board headed up by the president of the board. The Colorado Nonprofit Association survey is periodically consulted to determine appropriate salary level. The Associate Director's performance and salary is reviewed each year by the executive director. The CFO and treasurer are consulted to determine the appropriate raise within constraints of the budget and area comparable salaries. At the end of 2020 a decision was made to adopt a co-director leadership model. Salaries were adjusted appropriately to reflect this change in leadership. The board reviewed this decision and salary adjustment.”

“Governing documents are available through the Colorado Secretary of State website or upon request. Financial statement summaries are available on the Colorado Gives and Guidestar websites. Detailed financial statements and conflict of interest policy are available upon request.”

“Due to the severe curtailment of in person programs due to pandemic restrictions, The Art Garage implemented virtual programming. Many of these virtual programs, complete with curbside pick up of supplies, were provided free of charge to minimize the negative effects of the sudden cessation of schools for families and children during the spring lockdown.”

“Programming was severely affected by the COVID19 pandemic. The Art Garage's dedicated staff heroically continued operation of summer and school vacation camps with extra safety measures, but were only able to enroll one third the number of students to provide social distancing. Programs in March, April and May, including spring break camps, had to be cancelled completely to comply with the state and city lockdown restrictions. Virtual programming replaced some of these classes.”

“Accounting services of $8,000.00 provided as an in-kind contribution have been eliminated for tax purposes.”